Taisho Pharmaceutical Askron

Features

◆Asukron is a microgranule-type cough suppressant and expectorant that contains six active ingredients, including methoxyphenamine hydrochloride, which dilates the bronchi, makes breathing easier, and suppresses coughs.
◆Effectively improves painful wheezing coughs, coughs and phlegm caused by colds, etc.

[Class 2 OTC drug]

Efficacy and effectiveness

Cough, wheezing cough, phlegm

<Notes regarding efficacy and effectiveness>

Dosage and Administration

Take the following amount with water or lukewarm water after a meal.
[Age: Single dose: Number of times to be taken]
Age 15 and over: 1 packet, 3 times a day
8-14 years old: 1/2 sachet: 3 times a day
Under 8 years old: Do not take

<Caution regarding dosage and administration>

(1) Please strictly adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage.
(2) If the medicine is to be taken by a child, it should be taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.

Ingredients and quantities

Per packet (1g)
Methoxyphenamine hydrochloride 50mg
Noscapine 20mg
Licorice Crude Extract 66mg (Licorice 330mg)
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate 90mg
Caffeine anhydrous 50mg
Carbinoxamine maleate 4mg

[Additives]

Magnesium aluminometasilicate, cellulose, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, fragrance

<Notes regarding ingredients and quantities>

Dosage form

Granules (oral powder)

Usage notes

■Things you shouldn't do
(If you do not follow these instructions, your current symptoms may worsen, or you may be more susceptible to side effects or accidents.)
1. Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this drug.
Other antitussives, expectorants, cold medicines, sedatives, internal medicines containing antihistamines (internal medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.)
2. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
(Sleepiness may occur.)
■Things to consult about
1. The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor before taking this medicine.
(1) People who are receiving medical treatment.
(2) Pregnant women or those who are thought to be pregnant.
(3) Elderly people.
(4) People who have experienced allergic symptoms due to medication, etc.
(5) People with the following symptoms:
High fever, difficulty urinating
(6) People who have been diagnosed with the following:
Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, thyroid dysfunction
2. If the following symptoms occur after taking this medicine, these may be side effects, so stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet. [Affected area: Symptoms]
Skin: rash, redness, itching
Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
Neuropsychiatric: Dizziness
Urinary system: Difficulty urinating
3. The following symptoms may occur after taking this medicine. If these symptoms persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.
Dry mouth, drowsiness
4. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine 5 to 6 times, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.

Storage and handling precautions

(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) If you are taking the remainder of a divided packet, fold the bag back and store it, and take it within two days.
(5) Do not take products that have passed their expiration date.